2009 KENWORTH T660

17 recalls, 0 complaints - 49 TSBs

24V145000 Feb 23, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2014-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 ve... Read more
Consequence
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Additional owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD.
936 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
20V199000 Apr 6, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lo... Read more
Consequence
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer se... Read more
460,515 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
11V203000 Mar 24, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 KENWORTH C500, T2000, T600, AND T660, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 PETERBILT 387 AND 388 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 11, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, 2010. DEGRADATION OF A COMBUSTION TUBE WELD CAN CAUSE ... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
CATERPILLAR IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE CATERPILLAR'S DEFECT REPORT 11E-006. CATERPILLAR WILL REPLACE THE SINGLE PIECE COMBUSTION TUBE WITH A THICK WALL COMBUSTION TUBE WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW THE HEAT TO BREAK THROUGH. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FR... Read more
5,831 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
11V127000 Feb 23, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 KENWORTH T2000, T660, T700, T800, AND W900, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 PETERBILT 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, AND 587 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PACCAR MX ENGINES. THE OIL MODULE CENTRIFUGAL SPINNER FILTER CAP IN THE PACCAR MX ENGINE MAY BECOME ... Read more
Consequence
THE DISCHARGE OF ENGINE OIL ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS WHICH ARE HOT, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-TORQUE THE OIL MODULE FILTER CAP AND INSTALL A SECONDARY RETENTION DEVICE ON THE SECONDARY CENTRIFUGAL SPINNER FILTER CAP. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 AND PET... Read more
4,664 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
10V535000 Oct 27, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR KENWORTH T660, T700, T800 AND W900 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 22, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 2, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH AG400L AIR DISC BRAKES. THE AIR DISC BRAKE CALIPER COULD BE INSTALLED ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE DRIVE AXLE POTENTIALLY CAUSING INTERFERENC... Read more
Consequence
AS THIS INTERFERENCE GETS LARGER, THIS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL VERIFY THE CORRECT ORIENTATION OF THE BRAKE CALIPER AND PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
417 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
10V308000 Jul 2, 2010
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING SHAFTS. THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD AROUND THE STEERING SHAFT TUBE THAT WELDS THE SPLINED TUBE TO THE NON-SPLINED TUBE MAY BE MISLOCATED. MISLOCATION OF THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD MAY ALLOW THE SPLINED TUBE AND NON-SPLIN... Read more
Consequence
A SEPARATION OF THE SPLINED AND NON-SPLINED TUBES WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT USING A WELD PLACEMENT GAUGE PROVIDED BY TRW. ANY STEERING SHAFT FOUND TO HAVE BEEN WELDED IMPROPERLY WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4196.
9,697 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
10V266000 Jun 16, 2010
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
KENWORTH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 T660 TRACTOR TRAILORS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2008 THROUGH JULY 31, 2009. THE RETAINING PINS SECURING THE HOOD STRUT LOCK TUBE TO THE HOOD STRUT ASSEMBLY MAY BECOME LOOSE AND FALL OUT ALLOWING THE LOCK TUBE TO ROTATE ON THE STRUT ASSEMBLY... Read more
Consequence
A NON-OPERATIONAL SAFETY LATCH FEATURE MAY NOT BE DETECTED BY AN OPERATOR INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE SHOULD THE HOOD UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PIVOT DISC AND LOCK TUBE RETAINING PINS WITH A REVISED PIVOT DISC AND CAP SCREWS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
4,796 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
09V415000 Oct 21, 2009
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
KENWORTH IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 T2000, T800, T660 AND W900 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 12, 2008 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. THE AXLE U-BOLTS ATTACHING THE AXLE TO THE SUSPENSION LEAF SPRING ON CERTAIN AG400L REAR SUSPENSIONS MAY HAVE RECEIVED INSUFFICIENT FASTENER TORQUE DUR... Read more
Consequence
IF MULTIPLE FASTENERS WERE TO BECOME LOOSE, THE REAR AXLE MAY SHIFT RELATIVE TO THE REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRING, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLE U-BOLTS FOR VISIBLE DEFECTS, INCLUDING BENT AND/OR SMASHED THREADS AND RE-TORQUE THE AXLE U-BOLTS TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
914 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
09V258000 Jul 8, 2009
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING 2,096 MY 2009 KENWORTH AND PETERBILT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING SHAFTS. MISLOCATION OF A CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD MAY ALLOW THE SPLINED TUBE AND NON-SPLINED TUBE TO ROTATE RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER DURING A LOW SPEED, HIGH TORQUE TURN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A SEPARATION OF TH... Read more
Consequence
A SEPARATION OF THE SPLINED AND NON-SPLINED TUBES COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT USING A WELD PLACEMENT GAUGE AND MISWELDED STEERING SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
2,096 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
09V239000 Jun 30, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
KENWORTH IS RECALLING 3,423 MY 2004-2009 T2000, T800,T600, W900 AND T660 VEHICLES. INCREASED BRAKE EXCITATION IN A CERTAIN VEHICLE CONFIGURATION WHICH INCLUDES BENDIX DRUM BRAKES, WIDE BASE LOW PROFILE SINGLE TIRES, AND AN AG400 OR AG460 REAR SUSPENSION, DUE TO ITS UNIQUE BRAKE CLOCKING AND CAM TUB... Read more
Consequence
CRACKING CAN CAUSE A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE CAM TUBE, WHICH COULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND DECREASE PARKING BRAKE HOLD CAPABILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE BRAKES ASSEMBLY, REPLACE CRACKED REAR AXLE BRAKES ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS WHERE REQUIRED, AND INSTALL CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON ALL REAR AXLE WHEEL ENDS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OR BEFORE JULY 25, 2009. OWNER MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-82... Read more
3,423 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
09V166000 May 19, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING 140 MY 2005, 2007-2009 T800, W900, AND T660 TRUCKS. THE CALIPER MOUNTING FASTENERS ATTACHING THE AIR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY TO THE TORQUE PLATE MAY HAVE RECEIVED INSUFFICIENT TORQUE DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. THE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE MAY ALLOW THE AIR DISC BRAKE CALIP... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY AND ALSO A ROAD DEBRIS HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AIR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THE CALIPER MOUNTING FASTENERS AND TORQUE PROPERLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
140 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
08V485000 Sep 24, 2008
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING 130 MY 2004-2009 T2000, T800, T600, W900 AND T660 KENWORTH TRUCKS BUILT WITH AN AG400 REAR SUSPENSION, LONG STROKE BRAKE CHAMBERS, AND WIDE BASE TIRES (SUPER SINGLES). THESE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP AN INCREASE IN LATERAL AND VERTICAL AXLE MOVEMENT. THIS MOVEMENT MAY CAUSE PART OR ... Read more
Consequence
A FAILURE MAY REDUCE VEHICLE BRAKE PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON ALL OF THE REAR AXLE WHEEL ENDS. INSPECT THE REAR AXLE BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT IF CRACKED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
130 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
08V487000 Sep 23, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING 4,883 MY 2006-2009 KENWORTH T600, T660, T800, W900, T2000 AND MY 2008-2009 PETERBILT 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 AND 389 TRUCKS. INADEQUATE STIFFNESS OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) BRACKET COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DPF FROM THE CHASSIS.
Consequence
A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR IF ANOTHER VEHICLE STRIKES THE DPF ON THE ROADWAY.
Remedy
PACCAR IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 08E041). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
4,883 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
08V431000 Aug 25, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING 86 MY 2009 KENWORTH T660, T800, W900, AND PETERBILT 386, 365, AND 388 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX FRONT AIR DISC BRAKES. THE SIZE 14 SERVICE CHAMBER OF CERTAIN FRONT AIR DISC BRAKES MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED WITH GREASE BETWEEN THE PISTON HEAD/PLATE AND THE DIAPHRAGM. WHEN BRA... Read more
Consequence
THE CATCHING OF THE PISTON HEAD/PLATE ON THE REDUCING RING MAY LOCK UP THE CORRESPONDING FRONT AIR DISC BRAKE WHICH MAY IMPACT THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO STEER OR CONTROL THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT AIR DISC BRAKES SIZE 14 SERVICE CHAMBERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
86 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
08V314000 Jul 14, 2008
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
KENWORTH IS RECALLING 1,189 MY 2009 T2000, T600, T660, T800 AND W900 TRUCKS. THE AXLE U-BOLTS ATTACHING THE AXLE TO THE DRIVE BEAM ON CERTAIN AG380 REAR SUSPENSIONS MAY HAVE RECEIVED INSUFFICIENT FASTENER TORQUE DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS.
Consequence
THE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE MAY ALLOW THE AXLE U-BOLT TO LOOSEN IF UNDETECTED, COULD IMPACT LONG TERM SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL HAVE THE AXLE U-BOLT ON THE AFFECTED CHASSIS RE-TORQUED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
1,189 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
08V280000 Jun 26, 2008
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING 62 MY 2009 KENWORTH T660 TRUCKS. THE 90 DEGREE STANDOFF MOUNTED ON THE FRONT BUMPER SUPPORT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE HOOD STRUT, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A NON-OPERATIONAL HOOD SAFETY LATCH. THE SAFETY LATCH PREVENTS THE HOOD FROM CLOSING.
Consequence
A NON-OPERATIONAL SAFETY LATCH MAY NOT BE DETECTED BY A DRIVER OR MECHANIC AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR VEHICLE DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE 90 DEGREE STANDOFF AND REROUTE THE HEADLIGHT HARNESS AWAY FROM THE HOOD STRUT IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE CLEARANCE NEEDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
62 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
08V128000 Mar 21, 2008
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Defect Description
PACCAR IS RECALLING 1,043 MY 2008-2009 KENWORTH C500, T2000,T660, T800 AND W900 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MV-3 DASH CONTROL VALVES. THE MOLDED VALVE BODY HAS AN INCORRECT CORE PIN IN THE INJECTION MOLD CAUSING THE VALVE BODY TO BE OVERSIZED IN THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE AREA. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLO... Read more
Consequence
IF THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BECOMES LODGED, IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY RESERVOIR FAILURE, AIR PRESSURE CAN LEAK PAST THE LODGED DOUBLE CHECK VALVE THEREBY DEPLETING THE SECONDARY RESERVOIR, CAUSING REDUCED ABILITY FOR MODULATING THE SERVICE EMERGENCY BRAKES. IN SUCH AN EVENT, THE OPERATOR SHOULD OBS... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BENDIX MV-3 DASH CONTROL VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-4196.
1,043 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 KENWORTH T660

49 manufacturer communications from 35 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE4
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE3
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL3
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM2
24KWD Apr 9, 2024
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Certain C500/T440/T470/T660/T680/T800/T880/W900 chassis may have air tank reservoirs that do not meet air volume requirements per FMVSS/CMVSS 121 ??A?A?Air Brake Systems??A?A?. This bulletin will be updated when repair parts and procedur
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
32-015 Jun 8, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplet
32-016 Mar 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
34-085 Mar 3, 2020
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Information Only a?? Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
34-085 Mar 3, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only a?? Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
01-075 Nov 6, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
TIB-44-024 Jul 18, 2012
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
KENWORTH: REGARDING UPDATE INFORMATION FOR ENGINE BRAKE AND THROTTLE PEDAL POSITION RETURN RANGE, WHICH WAS TOO NARROW TO ENGAGE AND ENGINE BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGING. *PE
TIB-44-024 Jul 18, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
KENWORTH: REGARDING UPDATE INFORMATION FOR ENGINE BRAKE AND THROTTLE PEDAL POSITION RETURN RANGE, WHICH WAS TOO NARROW TO ENGAGE AND ENGINE BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGING. *PE
TIB-E-055 Jul 9, 2012
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
KENWORTH: OIL COLLECTION AT CAC INTAKE PIPE IS CAUSED BY AN IMBALANCE IN TURBOCHARGER PRESSURES. MODELS T660, T800, T700, AND W900. *PE
TIB-E-053 Jun 21, 2012
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. LINE FATIGUE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND DIESEL FUEL LEAK AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *PE
TIB-E-053 Jun 21, 2012
092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. LINE FATIGUE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND DIESEL FUEL LEAK AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *PE
TIB-E-046 Jan 24, 2012
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE ORIGINAL STYLE OIL FILTER CAP SYSTEM IS BEING REPLACED BY AN IMPROVED OIL FILTER CAP LOCK SYSTEM. *PE
TIB-E-050 Jan 23, 2012
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KENWORTH: ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU), IDENTIFIED AS PMCI IN ENGINE RAPIDO, SHOULD HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR SOFTWARE UPDATES AND THE HC DOSER FITTING INSTALLED FOR AFTER AFTERTREATMENT CONTROL UNIT. *PE
TIB-E-050 Jan 23, 2012
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KENWORTH: ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU), IDENTIFIED AS PMCI IN ENGINE RAPIDO, SHOULD HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR SOFTWARE UPDATES AND THE HC DOSER FITTING INSTALLED FOR AFTER AFTERTREATMENT CONTROL UNIT. *PE
TIB-43-23 Nov 8, 2011
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
KENWORTH: INFORMATION REGARDING REAR NOX SENSOR REPAIRS SHOULD INCLUDE SYSTEM UPDATES FOR CHASSIS OPERATING IN CONDITIONS WHICH RESULT IN MOISTURE RELATED SENSOR FAILURES WITH IMPROVED MOISTURE PROTECTION EXHAUST DESIGN FOR REAR NOX SENS
TIB-43-22 Oct 31, 2011
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BULLETIN REFERS TO THE DUAL EXHAUST REAR NOX SENSOR MOISTURE PROTECTION CAMPAIGN. TO DIVERT MOISTURE FROM THE REAR (SCR OUTLET) NOX SENSOR THERE IS A NEW DESIGN FOR EXHAUST ELEMENT.
TIB-E-045 Oct 17, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KENWORTH: FOR CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU), IDENTIFIED AS PMCI IN ENGINE RAPIDO, AND AFTERTREATMENT CONTROL UNIT WILL BENEFIT FROM SOFTWARE UPDATES. *PE
TIB-E037 Aug 29, 2011
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
KENWORTH: POWER STEERING PUMP SPOOL VALVE DOES NOT MEET QUALITY STANDARDS. THERE MAY BE A LACK OF STEERING ASSIST OR HARD STEERING AT IDLE. *RM
TIB-44-19 Aug 12, 2011
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
PACCAR: WATER MAY SEEP BETWEEN THE WIRE INSULATION AND POTTING OF THE FUEL SENSOR. THERE MAY BE AN ERRATIC FALSE WARNING OF WATER IN FUEL. *RM
TIB-44-19 Aug 12, 2011
092300 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
PACCAR: WATER MAY SEEP BETWEEN THE WIRE INSULATION AND POTTING OF THE FUEL SENSOR. THERE MAY BE AN ERRATIC FALSE WARNING OF WATER IN FUEL. *RM
TIB-03-044 Aug 5, 2011
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
PACCAR INC: PROGRAMMING CAMPAIGN TO ALLOW PROPER WARNING TIME BEFORE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY. *RM
TIB-03-043 Aug 5, 2011
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
PACCAR INC: FUEL SENSOR INDICATING LESS THAN FULL WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. *RM
TIB-42-043 Aug 1, 2011
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
PACCAR: INFORMATION ON FAN HUB BEARINGS INSPECTION AND WARRANTY EXTENSION DUE TO A HIGHER THAN NORMAL FAILURE RATE. *RM
TIB-41-014 Aug 1, 2011
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
PACCAR: THERE ARE COOLING MODULES THAT MAY HAVE A LOOSE CONNECTION AT THE CHARGE AIR COOLER MOUNTING. *RM
TIB-42-48 Jul 6, 2011
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
PACCAR: INFORMATION ON PREMATURE FAN CLUTCH LINING WEAR. *RM
TIB-E-032 May 24, 2011
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
PACCAR SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOME KENWORTH VEHICLES ARE MISSING AN EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE LABEL. *RM
TIB-E-032 May 24, 2011
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
PACCAR SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOME KENWORTH VEHICLES ARE MISSING AN EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE LABEL. *RM
TIB-E-020 Mar 28, 2011
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PACCAR: A COOLANT SIEVE MUST BE REMOVED AT THE FIRST ENGINE OIL CHANGE. *RM
43-020 Feb 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PACCAR: THE CHASSIS NEEDS TO HAVE PRODUCTION PARTS INSTALLED AND PRE-PRODUCTION PARTS REMOVED. *RM
TIB-E-023 Jan 27, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
PACCAR SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE HAVE BEEN UPDATES TO THE ENGINE SOFTWARE. *RM
TIB-E-023 Jan 27, 2011
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PACCAR SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE HAVE BEEN UPDATES TO THE ENGINE SOFTWARE. *RM
TIB-E011 Dec 15, 2010
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
PACCAR: ENGINEERING STANDARDS HAVE CHANGED AND THERE ARE NOW ENGINES WITH HEAT TREATED BOLTS. *RM
TIB-E-009 Dec 2, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PACCAR: A SOFTWARE UPDATE IS CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. *RM
TIB-43-017 Oct 28, 2010
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
KENWORTH (PACCAR): CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT FOR MISSING EXHAUST GASKETS. CHASSIS LISTED MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITHOUT AN UPPER EXHAUST PIPE GASKET. EQUIPPED WITH PACCAR MX ENGINES ONLY. *PE
TIB-03-041 Sep 23, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KENWORTH SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE ODOMETER MAY INACCURATELY RECORD MILEAGE. THE FOG LAMP CIRCUIT MAY NOT WORK WITH THE INSIDE SWITCH. SOME CHASSIS HAVE INACCURATE CHASSIS WEIGHT ON THE DOOR LABEL. *
82610 Aug 26, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CATERPILLAR C15 OR CUMMINS ISX ENGINES EXPERIENCING PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FAN HUB BEARINGS. *KB
82610 Aug 26, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CATERPILLAR C15 OR CUMMINS ISX ENGINES EXPERIENCING PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FAN HUB BEARINGS. *KB
TIB-26-17 Oct 7, 2009
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
KENWORTH TRUCK SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE OIL SLINGER THREADS ON INPUT SHAFTS OF IDENTIFIED 10 SPEED TRANSMISSION WERE MACHINED INCORRECTLY. THIS DEFECT WILL CREATE A SLOW FLUID LEAK AT THE INPUT SH
TIB-04-12 Sep 30, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
KENWORTH: CENTER FAIRING RATTLING LOOSE CAUSING DAMAGE TO FAIRING SUPPORT TUBES. ANY T660S EQUIPPED WITH FULL CHASSIS FAIRINGS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
TIB-34-34 Sep 29, 2009
121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
KENWORTH TRUCKS: HEADLIGHT MOISTURE REPAIRS. BEADS OF MOISTURE OR POOLING WATER VISIBLE THROUGH THE HEADLIGHT LENSES. INSPECT FOR MISSING HEADLIGHT VENT AND/OR ROCK SHIELD AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. *PE
TIB-34-34 Sep 29, 2009
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
KENWORTH TRUCKS: HEADLIGHT MOISTURE REPAIRS. BEADS OF MOISTURE OR POOLING WATER VISIBLE THROUGH THE HEADLIGHT LENSES. INSPECT FOR MISSING HEADLIGHT VENT AND/OR ROCK SHIELD AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. *PE
TIB-99-13 Sep 23, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
KENWORTH TRUCK SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. TRANSMISSION DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL CAMPAIGN. THE WRONG EATON TRANSMISSION DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL MAY HAVE BEEN DELIVERED WITH IDENTIFIED CHASSIS.
TIB-99-13 Sep 23, 2009
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
KENWORTH TRUCK SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. TRANSMISSION DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL CAMPAIGN. THE WRONG EATON TRANSMISSION DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL MAY HAVE BEEN DELIVERED WITH IDENTIFIED CHASSIS.
01-55 Mar 18, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KENWORTH: CLEAN POWER SYSTEM HIGH VOLTAGE REPAIR. HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING LIGHT ON THE VOLTMETER. T660S BUILT AND EQUIPPED WITH THE KENWORTH CLEAN POWER SYSTEM SINCE 05/25/07. *PE UPDATED 9/29/09. *PE
01-55 Mar 18, 2009
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
KENWORTH: CLEAN POWER SYSTEM HIGH VOLTAGE REPAIR. HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING LIGHT ON THE VOLTMETER. T660S BUILT AND EQUIPPED WITH THE KENWORTH CLEAN POWER SYSTEM SINCE 05/25/07. *PE UPDATED 9/29/09. *PE

KENWORTH T660 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KENWORTH T660 across all model years (2004, 2020).

137 Total Recalls
10 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KENWORTH T660 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2020 1 0 View
2019 5 0 View
2018 6 0 View
2017 6 0 View
2016 10 0 View
2015 11 0 View
2014 11 2 View
2013 6 0 View
2012 9 1 View
2011 13 2 View
2010 10 2 View
2009 (current) 17 0
2008 14 3 View
2007 8 0 View
2006 4 0 View
2005 4 0 View
2004 2 0 View

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